The World Food Programme (WFP) — the UN’s food assistance agency and 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate — runs a rolling paid internship programme with positions posted regularly across its global offices. Interns receive a monthly stipend of up to $1,000, plus medical and accident insurance, official holidays, certified sick leave, and roundtrip travel support for nationals of developing countries who are studying in their home country.
Positions are posted on WFP’s Workday careers portal throughout the year — there is no single annual deadline. Check back regularly and apply to open roles as they appear.
Quick Facts
- Program: WFP Internship Programme (rolling openings)
- Funding: Up to $1,000/month (varies by duty station) + medical and accident insurance + roundtrip travel for nationals of developing countries studying domestically
- Who can apply: Currently enrolled undergraduate/graduate students OR graduates within the past 6 months; must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study; fluent English; no immediate family members employed by WFP
- Location: Rwanda, Italy, Barbados
- Duration: 2–8 months
- Deadline: 5 Oct, 2026
What Is This Opportunity?
WFP’s internship programme offers students and recent graduates hands-on experience working with one of the UN’s most impactful agencies. With operations in over 80 countries, WFP interns contribute to projects in areas ranging from food security and logistics to communications, finance, data, and policy. Internships last between 2 and 8 months and are based in WFP offices globally, including headquarters in Rome, Italy, and country offices in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or have graduated within the past 6 months at the time of application. Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study and be fluent in English. Applicants must not have immediate family members (parents, siblings, spouse) currently employed by WFP. There are no nationality restrictions, though travel support is specifically available for nationals of developing countries studying within their home country.
What Do You Get?
WFP interns receive a monthly stipend of up to $1,000 (the exact amount depends on the duty station), medical and accident insurance, official holidays, and certified sick leave. Nationals of developing countries who are enrolled and studying in their home country are also eligible for roundtrip travel support to and from their duty station. Visa support is available when applicable.
What Will You Do?
Internship roles at WFP vary widely depending on the position and office. You could be supporting field operations in a country office, working on data analysis for food security programmes, contributing to supply chain logistics, or assisting communications and advocacy teams. Each posting has its own scope — review the specific role description in Workday for the exact responsibilities.
Fields / Areas
Nutrition and food security, supply chain and logistics, data and analytics, communications, public health, finance and accounting, human resources, legal, information technology, policy and advocacy, and more — WFP hosts interns across virtually all professional areas.
How to Apply
- Visit the WFP internship page: WFP Internships
- Click through to the WFP Workday careers portal to browse currently open internship positions.
- Filter by location, department, or duration to find roles that match your profile.
- Submit your application with CV and supporting documents for each open position you apply to.
Important Deadline
Positions are posted on a rolling basis. There is no single annual application deadline, with the nearest one is 5 Oct,2026.
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